Premier Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning in Hampton Roads, VA
What Clean that Kitchen can do for you
Vent Hood Cleaning
Rooftop Grease Containment
Ensure Safety & Compliance
Grease buildup in kitchen exhaust systems poses a severe fire hazard for restaurant owners. Accumulated grease in hoods, vents, and ducts can easily ignite, potentially leading to devastating fires that endanger lives and property. Regular professional cleaning of your kitchen exhaust system is not just a best practice—it’s essential for maintaining a safe environment for your staff and patrons while ensuring compliance with local fire safety regulations
At Clean That Kitchen, we specialize in comprehensive kitchen hood cleaning services that go beyond surface-level maintenance. Our certified technicians use state-of-the-art equipment to thoroughly remove grease and contaminants from your entire exhaust system, including hard-to-reach areas. By investing in our professional cleaning services, you’re not only reducing fire risks but also improving air quality, enhancing system efficiency, and prolonging the life of your kitchen equipment
Save Costs with Regular Maintenance
Maintaining a clean kitchen exhaust system is crucial for reducing fire risks and ensuring optimal ventilation efficiency. When grease accumulates, exhaust fans must work harder to push air through the system, leading to increased energy consumption and a shorter lifespan for your equipment. Regular cleaning and maintenance help prevent these issues, allowing your ventilation system to operate at peak performance.
Investing in routine maintenance not only enhances safety but also translates into significant cost savings over time. By reducing energy consumption and extending the life of your kitchen equipment, you can avoid costly repairs and replacements. Choose Clean That Kitchen for comprehensive maintenance services that keep your kitchen running efficiently while protecting your bottom line.
Our Cleaning Process
Our job process ensures that your kitchen is cleaned to the highest standard
Inspection
We conduct a detailed inspection of the kitchen exhaust system, including the hood, vent, and fan. Our technicians pinpoint areas needing special attention to ensure optimal performance.
Preparation
We safeguard your kitchen surfaces and equipment prior to starting the cleaning process
Grease Removal
Our team thoroughly removes all grease and debris from the kitchen hood, vent, and fan, adhering to NFPA 96 standards.
Exhaust System Clean
Our technicians clean the ductwork to NFPA 96 standards, removing all grease and grime down to bare metal. This thorough process significantly improves airflow, reduces fire hazards, and ensures optimal kitchen safety and efficiency
Final Inspection
We conduct a final inspection to verify that the entire exhaust system is thoroughly cleaned and operating at peak efficiency.
Compliance Documentation
We provide official documentation confirming that your kitchen exhaust system has been professionally cleaned and meets all safety standards, ensuring you remain compliant with local regulations
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does my kitchen need a hood cleaning?
High-volume or solid fuel cooking: Monthly cleaning is required for systems serving wood-burning stoves or high-volume cooking operations
Standard commercial kitchens: Quarterly cleaning is typically recommended for moderate-volume cooking operations
Low-volume cooking: Facilities with less grease accumulation, such as churches, schools, or seasonal businesses, may qualify for less frequent cleaning, potentially as infrequent as once per year
What do we need to do to prepare for our hood cleaning service?
The good news is that you typically don’t need to do anything special to prepare for your hood cleaning service!
During the scheduling process, our team will coordinate access to your restaurant and the roof as needed.
While any additional preparations are at the customer’s discretion, there are no mandatory steps required on your part.
How long will the service take?
The average commercial kitchen hood cleaning typically requires 3-4 hours. However, several factors can influence the total time needed:
- Time since last cleaning
- Kitchen size and layout
- Number of hoods and exhaust fans
- Grease accumulation level
- Accessibility of components
Regular cleaning not only ensures compliance with safety regulations but can also reduce future cleaning times.
Why does it take this long? The other company took half the time!
A comprehensive hood cleaning that addresses all areas—including those not easily visible or accessible—is a time-intensive process. Not all companies perform this level of thorough cleaning.
Key Points to Consider include:
- Visible cleanliness doesn’t equal thorough cleaning
- Hidden areas often harbor significant grease buildup
- Proper cleaning involves disassembly and reassembly of components
- Attention to detail is crucial for fire safety
Do you all need to get on the roof and do you clean it?
Yes, access to your roof is typically required for your hood cleaning company to effectively clean the exhaust fan and ductwork. The only exception is if your kitchen exhaust fan is located on the side of the building or in another area that does not require roof access. Most commercial kitchens are designed with ductwork that extends through the roof, making roof access essential for a thorough cleaning.
How do I know the areas I cannot see were cleaned?
To provide peace of mind, we take before and after photographs of the kitchen and all components of the exhaust hood during the cleaning process. These images serve as documentation of our work and can be requested at any time for your review. This transparency ensures that you can verify the thoroughness of our cleaning services and have confidence in the safety and compliance of your kitchen.
Can my hood be cleaned on a Saturday?
Our kitchen exhaust hood cleaning services are available from Sunday to Thursday, at any time that suits your needs—day or night.
To ensure an effective cleaning process, it’s crucial that the kitchen is cool and not in use for several hours. For this reason, late-night to early-morning appointments are the most commonly preferred times for scheduling these services.
What does a hood cleaning include?
Our standard kitchen exhaust hood cleaning service covers everything from “cook top to roof top.” The process begins with covering cooking equipment and surfaces not being cleaned with plastic. Filters are taken down, and the plenum area is scraped.
Next, the crew works from the top down: removing the exhaust fan cover, manually scraping the duct shaft, and applying chemicals to the exhaust fan blades and duct. After rinsing, the exhaust fan is reinstalled.
Returning to the kitchen, they apply chemicals to the plenum, canopy, and backsplash before rinsing and reinstalling the filters. The team then polishes the canopy and backsplash, removes the plastic coverings, cleans up any mess, checks that the exhaust fan operates correctly, and places a new inspection sticker on the kitchen hood’s canopy.
How much does it cost?
The cost of hood cleaning services is tailored to meet the unique needs of each kitchen, and we offer personalized quotes – for free – to ensure you receive the most accurate pricing for your specific situation. Several factors influence the final price, including the size of the kitchen, the number of hoods and exhaust systems, the frequency of cleanings, the accessibility of the equipment, and the level of grease buildup.
